Muriel vs Henrietta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Muriel

Girl #3,168 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright sea, shining sea"

Origin: Old Irish muirgeal

British Irish Scottish French

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Girl #2,131 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Scandinavian

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Muriel Rank #3,168

Henrietta Rank #2,131

Henrietta is more popular, ranked #2131 vs #3168 for Muriel.

Is Muriel or Henrietta more popular?

Henrietta is more popular, ranked #2131 compared to Muriel at #3168 in the United States.

What do Muriel and Henrietta mean?

Muriel means "bright sea, shining sea" (Old Irish muirgeal origin). Henrietta means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Muriel and Henrietta boy or girl names?

Muriel is primarily a girl name. Henrietta is primarily a girl name.